COSMOS 1901 (18666)

COSPAR: 1987-102A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1901

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 14, 1987

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC31

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

18666

International Designator

1987-102A

Decay Date

2/3/1988

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1901

Alternative Name

Kosmos-1901

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

UNKS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 1901, also known as Kosmos-1901, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on December 14, 1987 from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC) Launch Complex 31 (LC31), using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. It was designed and manufactured by TSSKB with the objective of conducting photo reconnaissance missions and returning film to Earth. The satellite's configuration consists of a Yantar Bus, main reentry module, and two small reentry capsules. Its dimensions are 6.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 2.7 meters. It has a dry mass of 2886 kilograms and is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape can be described as cylindrical with two panels.

Physical Characteristics

Length

6.3

Diameter

2.7

Span

6.3

Dry Mass

2886

Launch Mass

2886

Shape

Cyl + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

16.47

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Kobal't No. 513

Purpose

Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)

Mission

Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)

Manufacturer

TSSKB

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Yantar'-4K2

Configuration

Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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